Job summary
Do you have the skills, experience, and desire to
support and influence the health and wellbeing of patients to tackle health
inequalities. We our looking for a Nursing Associate to do that role as part of
a Primary Care Network (PCN) multidisciplinary team. The post holder will mainly
focus on supporting patients with multimorbiditys like diabetes, chronic
kidney disease, serious mental illness and learning disabilities. They will be
responsible for ensuring the effective holistic provision of high-quality
nursing care to people in clinics at community events and in outreach
environments. There is a mixture of clinical work and as well great
opportunities to work with patients in group learning sessions and engage with
the community at arranged events and group sessions.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role with see the Nursing Associates
actively contribute to a patients health and wellbeing through the delivery of
holistic care, a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values,
physical, psychological, public health needs, social economic, spiritual and
other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care. Providing all
relevant competencies (to be developed in line with the requirements of the
service) have been achieved, she/he/they will have delegated responsibility for
a pre-agreed caseload under the supervision of a nominated clinician within the
PCN multidisciplinary. The post holder will be integral to the team of clinical
pharmacists, specialist Mental Health HCA, care coordinators, care home
patients and a womens health hub, GPs, Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Coaches,
Social prescribers and the wider local care partners like: Community services,
hospitals, specialist for long term conditions along the patients pathway.
About us
Working in BHR PCN
How you will tackle health inequalities in BHR PCN, caring for patients with long-term conditions mental
health and Learning disabilities (multimorbidity) is very common and is a known
priority for BHR PCN. We think this is a
challenging but very rewarding opportunity for a nursing associate to join our
commited and dedicated team that tackle health inequalities daily. Our
population have a higher prevalence of mixed mental and long-term conditions
because of the nature of our more deprived communities, particularly at an
earlier age. Along with our culturally diverse population, these multimorbidity
patients are typically our hard-to-reach patients.
Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current
banding/pay point, applicants from outside the NHS will receive the start point
of the salary scale in line with NHS terms & conditions. Benefits package
available including various pension schemes and Blue Light Card eligibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of
practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own
homes/clinic environment.
To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that
will be focused on patients who have or are at risk of multimorbiditys by
ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical,
psychological, and social assessments.
To work under the direction/delegation of a
nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus
on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What
matters to me approach.
To carry out specific delegated clinical and care
tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the
direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health
professional.
To proactively monitor and prioritise patients
appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous
decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support
from colleagues as appropriate.
Supporting the team at events with clinical
knowledge and experience.
Supporting and managing group-based session to
support the patients education and understanding of relevant medical
conditions like hypertension.
Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
To contribute to the development of staff within
the service through training and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of
practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own
homes/clinic environment.
To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that
will be focused on patients who have or are at risk of multimorbiditys by
ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical,
psychological, and social assessments.
To work under the direction/delegation of a
nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus
on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What
matters to me approach.
To carry out specific delegated clinical and care
tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the
direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health
professional.
To proactively monitor and prioritise patients
appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous
decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support
from colleagues as appropriate.
Supporting the team at events with clinical
knowledge and experience.
Supporting and managing group-based session to
support the patients education and understanding of relevant medical
conditions like hypertension.
Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
To contribute to the development of staff within
the service through training and supervision.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- - Understanding General Practice
- - Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne
- - Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
- - Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes Heart failure Respiratory CKD SMI and Learning Disabilities.
- - Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation.
- - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being.
- - Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study.
- - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being.
- - Understanding of evidence based practice.
- - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding to appropriate level
Desirable
- - Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- - Knowledge and understanding of risk tools for example Medley MUST AMTS FRAT
- - Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- - Motivated enthusiastic and able to motivate others
- - Professional at all times
- - To strive to improve the service you provide suggesting changes to practice in line with best practice guidance.
- - Approachable calm and objective.
- - Good interpersonal skills and effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with BHR PCN Values.
- - Able to drive to several practices and community venues across Leeds.
Experience
Essential
- General Practice experience
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working in clinical teams under appropriate supervision including as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Level 3 Health and Social Care, promoting independence
- 12 Lead ECG performing and Interpreting
- Level 4 Learning Disability Care
Skills
Essential
- - Ability to undertaken Annual reviews for patients with Learning Disabilities SMI Type 2 Diabetes CKD Hypertension.
- - Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations e.g. pulse oximetry peak flow urinalysis and general observations.
- - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- - Evidence of IT and keyboard skills, including use of PC IPads and other associated IT equipment
- - Understand importance of infection prevention and control inc PPE ANTT sharps.
- - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- - Evidence of time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- - Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families carers and colleagues
- - Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for business purposes.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- - Understanding General Practice
- - Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne
- - Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
- - Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes Heart failure Respiratory CKD SMI and Learning Disabilities.
- - Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation.
- - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being.
- - Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study.
- - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being.
- - Understanding of evidence based practice.
- - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding to appropriate level
Desirable
- - Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- - Knowledge and understanding of risk tools for example Medley MUST AMTS FRAT
- - Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- - Motivated enthusiastic and able to motivate others
- - Professional at all times
- - To strive to improve the service you provide suggesting changes to practice in line with best practice guidance.
- - Approachable calm and objective.
- - Good interpersonal skills and effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with BHR PCN Values.
- - Able to drive to several practices and community venues across Leeds.
Experience
Essential
- General Practice experience
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working in clinical teams under appropriate supervision including as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Level 3 Health and Social Care, promoting independence
- 12 Lead ECG performing and Interpreting
- Level 4 Learning Disability Care
Skills
Essential
- - Ability to undertaken Annual reviews for patients with Learning Disabilities SMI Type 2 Diabetes CKD Hypertension.
- - Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations e.g. pulse oximetry peak flow urinalysis and general observations.
- - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- - Evidence of IT and keyboard skills, including use of PC IPads and other associated IT equipment
- - Understand importance of infection prevention and control inc PPE ANTT sharps.
- - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- - Evidence of time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- - Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families carers and colleagues
- - Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for business purposes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
